When is your favorite time of the year to go on vacation? Whether you want to enjoy a relaxing family spring break or cozy up in a cabin for a white Christmas, there are plenty of ways to enjoy holiday travel in Northern Michigan! Keep reading to discover some of our favorite things to do throughout the year!
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The Best Holiday Travel in Northern Michigan
Thanksgiving
Marvel at the Fall Foliage
No fall holiday travel in Northern Michigan is complete without soaking in the stunning foliage along the coast. Take a drive along the M-22 passing Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and several lighthouses on the way.
Christmas
Hit the Northern Michigan Slopes
Want to make the most of your Christmas holiday travel in Northern Michigan? You’ll find more than a fair share of excellent ski areas to hit during wintertime in the Wolverine State. Whether you want budget slopes or high-class thrills, you’ll find the perfect ski area for your family!
Enjoy Your Time in Traverse City
Traverse City crams all the best things to do in Michigan into one place. Skiing, snow tubing, fat tire biking, shopping, indoor waterparks, movie theaters, dining, wine tours. You name, it and Traverse City has it. Your kids won’t want to leave!
Spring Break
Explore Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Soaking in the gorgeous views of Lake Michigan from atop the towering dunes at this incredible park. It’s only about a 45-minute drive from Traverse City, making it the perfect place to enjoy a picnic with the family on a beautiful spring afternoon.
Take a Trip Back in Time on Mackinac Island
Mackinac Island is one of the best destinations for holiday travel in Northern Michigan. Revel in a trip back to the early 1900s as you stroll through the town, admiring the beautiful architecture of the Grand Hotel, and hiking around the island.
Watch the Night Sky
The lack of light pollution above the Headlands International Dark Sky Reserve makes this the perfect place for gazing up at the night sky. The park provides programs and events to teach guests about stargazing and much more!
Summer Break
Tour Quirky Charlevoix
Take a sunset boat cruise from the unique town of Charlevoix. You can also explore the odd Mushroom Houses and Castle Farms gardens in the Michigan summer weather.
Take a Trip to Fort Mackinac
This 18th-century fortress of Fort Mackinac is a great place to take in a sunny summer day in Michigan as you take in stunning views of Lake Huron and the Mackinac Bridge.
Plan Your Holiday Vacation
Discover the ultimate summer beach vacation with Freshwater Vacation Rentals! Our collection of cottages and homes feature a variety of sizes and locations around the state, from the sandy shores of Northern Michigan to the gorgeous forests of the Upper Peninsula. We love it here, and we hope you will too!
Start planning your getaway today by booking one of our properties. We look forward to welcoming you to the Freshwater family.